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Casper Ruud

Ruud at the 2022 French Open
Country (sports)	Norway
Residence	Snarøya, Norway
Born	(1998-12-22) 22 December 1998 (age 26) Oslo, Norway
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Turned pro	2015
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Christian Ruud Pedro Clar Rosselló
Prize money	US $22,682,369  26th all-time in earnings
Official website	www.casper-ruud.com
Singles
Career record	261–141 (65.1%)
Career titles	12
Highest ranking	No. 2 (12 September 2022)
Current ranking	No. 6 (18 November 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2021)
French Open	F (2022, 2023)
Wimbledon	2R (2022, 2023, 2024)
US Open	F (2022)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	F (2022)
Olympic Games	QF (2024)
Doubles
Career record	27–36
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 133 (12 July 2021)
Current ranking	No. 423 (13 January 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2021)
French Open	2R (2019)
Wimbledon	QF (2021)
US Open	3R (2019)

Casper Ruud (born 22 December 1998) is a professional tennis player from Norway. He has achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2, which he reached on 12 September 2022. This makes him the highest-ranked Norwegian tennis player ever!

Casper has won twelve ATP Tour singles titles. He has also been a runner-up (meaning he reached the final but didn't win) at three major tournaments, known as Grand Slams. These were the 2022 French Open, the 2022 US Open, and the 2023 French Open. He also finished second at the 2022 ATP Finals.

From September 2021 to November 2023, Casper was one of the top 10 players in the world for 113 weeks in a row. When he was a junior player, he was ranked world No. 1. In doubles, his highest ranking was world No. 133. He achieved this after reaching the quarterfinals of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships with his partner André Göransson. Casper is known for being very professional and calm on the court. Because of this, he won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award in 2022.

Casper Ruud's Tennis Journey

Starting Out: Junior Tennis

Casper Ruud began his journey in junior tennis, playing in big tournaments for young players. In 2015, he reached the third round of the French Open boys' singles and the US Open boys' singles. He also made it to the semifinals in doubles at Wimbledon with his partner Miomir Kecmanović.

Becoming World No. 1 Junior and Turning Pro (2016)

On 4 January 2016, Casper became the world No. 1 junior player. He was the first Norwegian to ever do this! That year, he aimed to play in professional tournaments to improve his ATP rankings. He won his first professional tournament, a Futures event, in Spain. He also won another Futures title in Finland.

In September, Casper made his debut at an ATP Challenger tournament, the Copa Sevilla. He won the tournament, becoming one of the youngest players to ever win a Challenger event on their first try. This win helped him get a special entry into his first ATP World Tour 250 series tournament, the 2016 Chengdu Open. He finished 2016 ranked No. 225 in the world.

Climbing the Ranks (2017)

In 2017, Casper continued to impress. He got a special entry into the 2017 Rio Open, an ATP 500 event. There, he made it to his first ATP-level semifinal. This made him the youngest player to reach an ATP 500 semifinal in years. After this, his ranking went up to No. 133. He also played in his first ATP Masters 1000 tournament, the 2017 Miami Open.

First Grand Slam Appearances (2018)

In 2018, Casper played in his first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. He was the first Norwegian man in 17 years to qualify for a Grand Slam main draw. He won his first match there before losing in the second round. He also qualified for the French Open and the US Open that year. At the 2018 Swedish Open, he had a big win against former world No. 3, David Ferrer. He ended 2018 ranked No. 112.

Breaking into the Top 100 (2019)

The 2019 season was a big one for Casper. He reached the semifinals of the Brasil Open. This result helped him enter the top 100 of the ATP rankings for the first time. He was the first Norwegian to do this since his father, Christian Ruud, in 1994.

In April, Casper reached his first ever ATP Tour final at the U.S. Clay Court Championships. He lost in the final, but he matched his father's achievement of reaching an ATP Tour final. At the Italian Open, he won his first match in an ATP Masters 1000 tournament. He also reached the third round of the French Open, where he played against tennis legend Roger Federer.

Winning His First ATP Title (2020)

In 2020, Casper made history for Norway. At the Argentina Open, he won his first ever ATP Tour title! This made him the first Norwegian tennis player to win an ATP Tour event. He also surpassed his father's highest ranking, becoming the highest-ranked Norwegian player in ATP history at No. 34.

He reached another final in Chile that month. At the US Open and French Open, he reached the third round. He also made it to the semifinals of the Italian Open, beating a top 10 player along the way. This pushed his ranking to a new high of No. 25.

Five Titles and Top 10 Debut (2021)

The year 2021 was amazing for Casper. At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round of a major for the first time, matching his father's best result there. He then started a fantastic run on clay courts. He reached semifinals at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Madrid Open, beating top players like Stefanos Tsitsipas.

At the Geneva Open, he won his second ATP title. Then, in July, he won three tournaments in a row: the Swedish Open, the Swiss Open, and the Kitzbühel Open. This was a huge achievement, making him the first player since 2011 to win three titles in three weeks!

On 13 September 2021, Casper reached the world No. 10 ranking. He was the first Norwegian player to ever be in the top 10. He also won his first hardcourt tournament at the San Diego Open. At the end of the year, he qualified for the ATP Finals, where only the top 8 players compete. He reached the semifinals there. He finished 2021 as world No. 8.

Two Major Finals and World No. 2 (2022)

Casper continued his success in 2022. He won his seventh ATP title at the Argentina Open. He then reached his first Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open, where he beat world No. 4 Alexander Zverev. He also defended his title at the Geneva Open.

At the French Open, Casper made history by reaching his first ever Grand Slam final! He beat players like Hubert Hurkacz and Marin Čilić to get there. Although he lost to the legendary Rafael Nadal in the final, his performance moved him to a new career-high ranking of world No. 6, and then No. 5.

He won the Swiss Open Gstaad for the second year in a row. At the US Open, Casper had another incredible run, reaching his second Grand Slam final! He beat tough opponents like Matteo Berrettini and Karen Khachanov. He lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final, but this amazing result pushed his ranking to world No. 2 on 12 September 2022. He also reached the final of the 2022 ATP Finals again, losing to Novak Djokovic. For his excellent behavior on tour, Casper won the ATP Sportsman of the Year award.

Another French Open Final (2023)

In 2023, Casper started the year playing for Norway in the 2023 United Cup. He had some early losses in other tournaments but found his form on clay. He won his tenth ATP title at the 2023 Estoril Open. This win also marked his 100th clay court victory!

At the French Open, Casper reached the quarterfinals for the second year in a row. He then won his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev to reach the French Open final for the second time! He faced Novak Djokovic in the final but lost in straight sets. After the Paris Masters, Casper left the top ten rankings for the first time since 2021.

Geneva Champion and Olympics Quarterfinal (2024)

In 2024, Casper helped Team Norway reach the quarterfinals at the United Cup. He continued to play well, reaching back-to-back finals at the 2024 Los Cabos Open and the 2024 Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Mexico. At the 2024 Miami Open, he recorded his 100th win on hardcourts. This made him one of the few players his age to have 100 or more wins on both hard and clay courts.

At the Monte-Carlo Masters, Casper had a fantastic run, beating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic to reach the final. The following week, he won his biggest title yet at the Barcelona Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. He also became the first three-time champion at the 2024 Geneva Open, winning his 12th career title. At the Paris Olympics, he made history again by becoming the first Norwegian player to reach the quarterfinals.

Representing Norway: Davis Cup

Casper has been a key part of the Norwegian Davis Cup team since 2015. He has helped Norway move up through different groups in the competition. In 2019, Norway qualified for World Group I, which is a higher level of the Davis Cup.

How Casper Ruud Plays Tennis

Casper Ruud is known as a clay-court specialist. This means he plays his best tennis and has won most of his titles on clay courts. He is an offensive baseliner, which means he likes to hit powerful shots from the back of the court.

His best shot is his forehand, which he hits with a lot of topspin. This makes the ball bounce high and fast, making it hard for opponents to return. His backhand is also very consistent. Casper has a strong serve that can reach up to 193 km/h (120 mph). He often uses his serve to get an advantage right away in a point.

Casper is also praised for his calm and respectful behavior on the court. He rarely shows anger or frustration during matches.

Casper Ruud's Life Off the Court

Casper is the son of Christian Ruud, who was also a professional tennis player. His mother is Lele Ruud, and he has two sisters, Caroline and Charlotte. Casper enjoys playing golf, just like his father. He grew up in Snarøya, Norway, and his tennis hero was Rafael Nadal.

Casper has been dating Maria Galligani since 2018, and they announced their engagement in November 2024. They live in Oslo. Maria studied psychology and has a master's degree. They also have a dog named Bajas.

Casper on TV and in Movies

Casper has appeared in a few TV shows and documentaries about tennis. He was in Rafa Nadal Academy, a docuseries on Amazon Prime Video. He also appeared in Break Point on Netflix, which shows the lives of top tennis players. In 2024, he was in the documentary film Federer: Twelve Final Days.

Casper Ruud's Career Stats

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

This table shows how Casper Ruud has performed in the biggest tennis tournaments, the Grand Slams, over the years.

Singles

Doubles

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Casper has reached three Grand Slam singles finals.

Singles: 3 (3 runner-ups)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2022	French Open	Clay	Rafael Nadal	3–6, 3–6, 0–6
Loss	2022	US Open	Hard	Carlos Alcaraz	4–6, 6–2, 6–7(1–7), 3–6
Loss	2023	French Open	Clay	Novak Djokovic	6–7(1–7), 3–6, 5–7

Other Important Finals

Year-end Championship Finals

Casper has reached one final at the ATP Finals, where the top 8 players of the year compete.

Singles: 1 (1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2022	ATP Finals, Turin	Hard (i)	Novak Djokovic	5–7, 3–6

Masters 1000 Finals

Casper has reached two finals at the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, which are very big events just below Grand Slams.

Singles: 2 (2 runner-ups)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2022	Miami Open	Hard	Carlos Alcaraz	5–7, 4–6
Loss	2024	Monte-Carlo Masters	Clay	Stefanos Tsitsipas	1–6, 4–6

Awards and Recognition

Casper Ruud has received several nominations and one major award for his sportsmanship.

• Nominated – ATP Newcomer of the Year (2019)
• Nominated – ATP Most Improved Player of the Year (2021)
• Nominated – ATP Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (2021)
• Won – ATP Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (2022)
• Nominated – ATP Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (2024)

Images for kids

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  Ruud at the 2019 French Open

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  Ruud at the 2021 French Open

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  Ruud at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters

See also

In Spanish: Casper Ruud para niños